Bullying: Seminar to focus on impact and prevention

Join in the discussion of how you can help create a safe environment for youth at a Bullying Prevention Seminar from 7 to 9 p.m. Feb. 7, at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 212 N. Tulane Ave.

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By Special to The Oak Ridger

Posted Jan. 30, 2013 at 7:38 PM
Updated Jan 30, 2013 at 7:42 PM

By Special to The Oak Ridger
Posted Jan. 30, 2013 at 7:38 PM
Updated Jan 30, 2013 at 7:42 PM

OAK RIDGE

Join in the discussion of how you can help create a safe environment for youth at a Bullying Prevention Seminar from 7 to 9 p.m. Feb. 7, at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 212 N. Tulane Ave.

“Creating a Safe Environment” is the theme of the seminar focused on the impact and prevention of bullying. The community is invited to participate.

The program will include Scott Lucas, Anderson County Sheriff’s Department deputy, speaking on “Anatomy of a Bully,” and Ande Bradford-Baker, with the Oak Ridge Boys and Girls Club, speaking on “Confronting and Preventing Bullying.” Bradford-Baker coordinates the Anti-Bullying Ambassadors at the Boys and Girls Club, and the Ambassadors will present a skit on bullying.

The Rev. David Lovett, pastoral assistant at St. Stephen’s and a licensed professional counselor, will lead a brief healing service. There will be time for comments, questions and answers. Resource lists, handouts and other information will be available.

Bullying has an impact on many people, not just the person being bullied. Bystanders, defenders, supporters and even the bully are affected by this aggressive behavior.

Dan Olweus, creator of the Olweus Bullying Prevention Program, states: “A person is bullied when he or she is exposed, repeatedly and over time, to negative actions on the part of one or more other persons, and he or she has difficulty defending himself or herself.”